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Online petition shows wide support for jobs bill (with video)
October 18, 2011Within hours of its online posting, hundreds had signed the petition, with over a thousand signatures the first day.
Read moreSpirit Day: Wear purple on Thursday to support LGBT youth
October 18, 2011Spirit Day was organized in 2010 as a response to the LGBT youth who had taken their own lives following relentless anti-LGBT bullying. On Oct. 20, individuals, schools and organizations wear purple, which symbolizes spirit on...
Read moreTeach-in promotes labor-student unity
October 17, 2011Thousands of students, labor leaders, and community activits tuned in to the AFL-CIO’s “America Wants to Work” National Teach-In last week.
Read moreThousands occupy Washington, demand “jobs now”
October 17, 2011The August earthquake shook loose some stones on the Washington Monument, but 10,000 protesters demanding "Jobs NOW" shook the obelisk again on Oct. 15.
Read moreThe occupation continues in Orlando (with video)
October 17, 2011On October 15th, over 2,000 people took the streets of downtown Orlando in solidarity with the international day of action for the Occupy Movement.
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